Craig Biggio could join Willie Stargell and Eddie Murray as the only former Asheville Tourists to be selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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In 92 years of professional minor-league baseball in Asheville, the Tourists have produced just two Hall of Fame players.

But when the results of voting for the 2012 class are announced at 2 p.m. today, Craig Biggio could join sluggers Willie Stargell and Eddie Murray in that exclusive class.

The 20-year veteran (1988-2007) of the Houston Astros is considered the safe - if not a sure - bet from a group that includes such controversial, linked-to-steroids choices like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. ...